Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- propulsive
- theatrical
- defiant
- action movie night
- bollywood marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found Jawan highly entertaining and technically polished, praising its cast, action, music, direction, screenplay, and cinematography while noting its excessive, over-the-top treatment of serious issues.
What sets it apart
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The prison warden recruits inmates for spectacular crimes that expose corruption and injustice while pursuing revenge.
The film emphasizes outrageous crimes, large-scale action sequences, charismatic performances, and a highly theatrical presentation.
The plot centers on Vikram Rathore and Azad, an unexpected reunion, and the concealed relationship between their identities.
The vigilante crimes explicitly shed light on corruption, injustice, and the state of contemporary Indian society.
Films like Jawan, and why
Pathaan
Hindi action spectacle combining vigilantism, political corruption, charismatic star power, and heightened social messaging
Vikram
Indian mass-action entertainment built around a larger-than-life hero, revenge, conspiracies, and elaborate set pieces
Singham
Stylized vigilante thriller pairing social injustice with high-energy action, ensemble dynamics, and popular music
Raees
Bollywood action drama centered on corruption, revenge, dual identities, and charismatic star performances
Movie Details
- Director
- Atlee
- Release Date
- 2023-09-07
- Runtime
- 169 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (353)
Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Nayanthara
- Vijay Sethupathi
- Deepika Padukone
- Sanjay Dutt
- Priyamani
- Sanya Malhotra
- Girija Oak
- Lehar Khan
- Sanjeeta Bhattacharya
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jawan about?
- A charismatic prison warden and his recruited inmates wage a theatrical campaign against corruption, revenge, and institutional injustice.
- What is Jawan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jawan as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Jawan violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Jawan as graphic.
- What did critics think of Jawan?
- Critics broadly found Jawan highly entertaining and technically polished, praising its cast, action, music, direction, screenplay, and cinematography while noting its excessive, over-the-top treatment of serious issues.
- Which films are like Jawan?
- Films with a similar feel include Pathaan, Vikram, Singham, and Raees.
- How long is Jawan?
- Jawan runs 169 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jawan?
- In United States, Jawan streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
